July 3, 2019 Energy-Efficient Fan Motor Mandate – Will it Mean Cost Savings for You?
After July 3, 2019, residential furnace manufacturers must include energy-efficient electronically commutated low-wattage motors (ECM’s) on their furnace fans, instead of the permanent split capacitor (PSC) induction blower motors normally used. The Department of Energy (DOE) has updated their Furnace Efficiency Rating (FER) standards, mandating that these energy conserving motors be used starting July 3, […]
Air Scrubbing: New Space-Age Prescription for Heart, Lung and Immune System Health
Americans are aware of the dangers of heart disease and stroke and the all the messages encouraging us to eat right and exercise to reduce the risk of these deadly events. Research is now showing that air pollution is another cause of heart disease and stroke – and it is not something people can control […]
Easing “Drain Pain”: Drain Remediation to Your Rescue
Your sink, toilet or bathtub is clogged. Is the problem at the trap, or the mainline, or somewhere in between? The plumbers on our drain remediation team have the tools to quickly analyze your situation and get your drain open and flowing. Our drain remediation trucks carry state-of-the-art video cameras and drain opening equipment so […]
Two Kansas City Traditions Sizzle Together
In 1957, inspired by the famous Kansas City stockyards and the locally headquartered American Hereford Association, the Hereford House restaurant opened. The restaurant has grown on the steadfast principle of serving the finest beef available in an atmosphere of elegant simplicity and has truly positioned itself as a Kansas City icon. Since 1951, Anthony Plumbing, […]
Anthony PHC earns 2018 Angie’s List Super Service Award
We at Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling are proud to have earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2018. This is the 12th year in a row that Anthony PHC has earned this esteemed award. The Angie’s List Super Service Award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings […]
What you Need to Know about Furnace Safety
Keeping your home warm is an essential part of preserving a comfortable living environment, but it can also represent many hazards such as fire, carbon monoxide poisoning and indoor air pollution. The National Fire Protection Association reported a total of 54,030 home structure fires involving heating equipment between 2011 and 2015. Central heating units and […]
Using your Gas Furnace instead of your Heat Pump
Do you have a Gas furnace for Back Up Heat? Shut off your Heat Pump if you have a Gas Furnace for the Back Up Heat Homeowners that have what has been called a hybrid heating system ( a heat pump with a gas furnace back up) should operate only with the gas furnace for […]
Preventing Frozen and Bursting Water Pipes
Pipes freezing and bursting during the winter is a fairly common occurrence. Most of the time if there’s no water in your home after a deep freeze, it’s due to a frozen pipe. But when a water pipe breaks inside a home it can be devastating, especially if the pipe bursts in an upper story […]
Black Friday Keeps Kansas City Plumbers Busy: Tips to Avoid Clogged Drains, Clogged Toilets and Broken Garbage Disposals
While Black Friday may be a hectic day for retailers, it is also the busiest day of the year for plumbers. But before you laugh, it’s not just because of clogged toilets! Clogged drains and broken garbage disposals make up many of the calls we receive at Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. Not to worry, […]
Annual Furnace and Boiler Tune-Ups Necessary for Safety, Comfort and Cost Savings
The heating and cooling industry recommends annual furnace and boiler tune-ups for a reason. Keeping your furnace or boiler running at peak efficiency extends its life, prevents safety issues, and ensures that homeowners enjoy uninterrupted comfort all season long. What a tune-up entails can vary by company, so homeowners should ensure that their tune-up covers […]